Summer - Short-Term Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor - Nantasket

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Job Description - Summer 2026 - Short-Term Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I - Nantasket Beach (2600040E)

• Title:
  
  Short-term Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I
• Location:
  
  Nantasket Beach State Reservation
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• End Date: 9/7/26
• # of openings: 1

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Pay rate for this position is $20/hour.

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the positions of Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I.

Salaries are based upon full-time/40 hours worked per week.
May require weekends and/or holidays. Schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor.

Supervises and performs work relative to the seasonal operation, administration and maintenance of the assigned facility including such activities as grounds maintenance, building and equipment maintenance and repair and recreational programming.

Supervises assigned staff performing visitor recreation and/or education services, facility maintenance and resource protection programs.

Specific responsibilities relating to staff management include: work assignment and scheduling; work performance review and evaluation; and staff development and training.

Maintains, communicates and enforces professional standards for the quality of visitor services, staff appearance, facility maintenance, public safety and resource protection.

Develops and maintains professional and/or service relationships with Friends Group, users and other organizations having particular interest in the assigned area, or areas.

Communicates Park activities, incidents, and programs to other Departmental staff, Departmental communication includes the preparation of various written reports, electronic communication via computer, telephone and radio transmission.

Prepares reports and maintains records regarding the daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal operation of the assigned area to provide information and make appropriate recommendations.

Coordinates the activities and work of volunteers, court referred individuals, etc.

Performs related duties such as determining supply needs; operating and performing routine maintenance on various types of equipment and vehicles; providing information to the general public; interviewing candidates for employment; providing on-the-job training; using small hand tools; and other duties as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervising others.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) two years…